ISRO NRSC Apprenticeship: Nearly 100 Vacancies, No Competitive Exam or Interview, How to Apply

Time-to-time, I have notified LinkedIn “honey-bees” through my blog posts not to flood timelines with useless job posts. Instead, share real opportunities like this one. ISRO’s National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) has opened about 100 apprenticeship positions for graduates, diploma holders, and engineers. The best part?No competitive exam or interview. Selection is purely on academic merit. The candidates can apply online at nrsc.gov.in before September 11, 2025

Dream Job at ISRO? Apply Now Without Facing a Competitive Test

India's prestigious space research organization ISRO, one of the flagship centers of the National Remote Sensing Center (NRSC), has invited applications for the apprenticeship drive 2025. A total of 96 vacancies have been announced for graduates, engineers, and diploma holders. Candidates can apply by visiting nrsc.gov.in. The last date is September 11, 2025. There is no written exam or interview. The selection will be purely based on academic merit. This is a golden opportunity to work in India's leading space research agency.

The 96 apprenticeship seats are as follows:

• Graduate Apprentice - 11 posts
• Technician Apprentice - 30 posts
• Diploma in Commercial Practice - 25 posts
• Graduate Apprentice (General Stream) - 30 posts

Eligibility

Candidates applying for an apprenticeship should have the following qualifications:

• Degree in any subject
• Diploma in Commercial Practice
• BE/B.Tech from a recognized university or institution

Stipend

Those selected will get a stipend ranging from Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 9,000 per month, depending on the post. Along with financial assistance, they will get direct training and experience from ISRO. This opens up great job opportunities in both the government and private sectors.

Shortlisted candidates should produce original certificates, including the following:

• Date of Birth Proof
• Educational Qualifications (SSLC/SSC onwards)
• Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Work Experience Certificate (if any)

If any discrepancy is found between the online application and the original documents, the application will be rejected.

Selection Process

Applications will be screened on the basis of marks obtained in the Degree/Diploma.

A merit list/panel will be prepared.

Final selection will be made only based on the position in the merit panel.

Only shortlisted candidates will receive an offer letter through email.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the following steps:

Step 1. Register on the NATS portal to get an Enrolment ID.

Step 2. Log in to the UMANG portal and click on 'Apply Now'.

Step 3. Fill in all the required details carefully.

Step 4. Upload scanned copies of educational certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), and a recent photograph.

Step 5. Submit the application and keep a printout of it for future needs.

This is an opportunity to start your career in the NRSC of ISRO without any competitive exam or interview.

What If AI Makes a Mistake? Why Problem-Solving and Clarity Matter

We live in a world where information is everywhere. It is no longer kept only in files or offices. You see it on websites, in online lists, in different databases, on social media, and in news stories. With tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or DeepSeek, the way people look for answers has changed a lot. They can explain things quickly and in plain words, which helps, but they don’t always get it right.

The reason is simple. These systems do not think like humans. They predict answers based on patterns from data they were trained on. Some also pull information from outside sources. But none of them can fully decide what is true and what is not. Mistakes happen, and sometimes those mistakes spread quickly.

Why mistakes matter

And when they get it wrong, it can matter more than we think. A student might copy the wrong detail into an assignment. A business might make a decision based on something that isn’t true. Even government offices may end up using outdated numbers or directions. It could be as small as a wrong phone number for a bank or as confusing as the wrong location for a tourist place. If AI repeats these mistakes, again and again, people stop trusting the information.

Fast but not always right

AI is powerful because of speed. It can read a question in any language and reply in a natural style. Some tools work only from their training data. Others also use retrieval systems that bring in outside information. This difference matters because not all answers are equal. If the source is weak or outdated, the response will be wrong even if it sounds convincing.

How to rebuild trust

The way forward is not to avoid AI but to make sure the information it uses is clear and verified. Organizations can help by publishing structured data. For example, when you search for the British Museum, Google shows the official logo, website, timings, and location. This happens because the museum’s data is properly coded and verified. That prevents mix-ups and protects its image.

Some good practices are:

* Use structured data markup so search engines and AI tools can understand content clearly.

* Verify information in the Google Knowledge Graph.

* Apply semantic indexing to separate similar terms.

* Keep official websites updated with accurate details.

Guidelines for safe content

There are also broader rules that make online content more reliable:

*Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness (E-A-T): Check if the author is credible and the source is correct.

*Your Money or Your Life (YMYL): Extra care is needed for topics like health, finance, or law, where mistakes can cause harm.

*Transparency and Fact-checking: Say clearly if content was written with AI support, and always check facts before publishing.

*Ethics and Copyright:* Follow basic principles like accuracy, fairness, and proper attribution.

*Accessibility: Content should be usable for everyone, including people with disabilities.

*User trust: Add About and Contact pages, privacy policies, and keep plagiarism out.

The Last Word

AI has given us a new way to use information. But speed and fluency should not replace truth. If wrong answers spread, the result is confusion and loss of trust. That is why information clarity and problem-solving are so important.

AI tools will improve, but they will never remove our responsibility to check what is real. Institutions, businesses, and individuals must share correct and structured information. When that happens, AI becomes a tool that helps instead of one that confuses.

GATE 2026 for higher studies and jobs, check details inside

The 2026 Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15. GATE is a national-level computer-based examination that assesses undergraduate knowledge in subjects such as Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/Arts/Humanities.

The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and 23 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) will jointly conduct the exam on behalf of the GATE National Coordination Board of the Union Ministry of Education. IIT Guwahati is the organizing institution.

GATE Exam 2026- If you qualify

A GATE qualification is considered for admission to various master's and doctoral programs, as well as for jobs in many public sector organizations. GATE qualification may generally be required for admission to Engineering/Technology/Architecture Master's programmes and Doctoral programmes in relevant branches of Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Humanities in higher education institutions run by the Union Ministry of Education and government agencies with financial assistance.

To get financial assistance, one must take admission in a concerned institution. Some colleges and institutions may admit GATE-qualified candidates without financial aid or fellowship from the Ministry.

Recruitments

Some of the companies that have conducted recruitment based on GATE score in previous years are: Airports Authority of India Limited, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, Coal India Limited, Centre for Railway Information Systems, Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited, Damodar Valley Corporation, Electronics Corporation of India Limited, Engineers India Limited, Gas Authority of India Limited, Grid India, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, National Aluminium Company Limited, National Capital Region Transport Corporation, National Highways Authority of India, National Mineral Development Corporation, Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited, North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Ltd.

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, NTPC, Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, Power System Operation Corporation Limited, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited, Rashtriya Ispat Limited, Steel Authority of India Limited, National Water Development Agency, Defence Research and Development Organisation, Intelligence Bureau, Cabinet Secretariat, Agricultural Insurance Company of India Limited, Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited, Haryana Power Utilities, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited etc. The institutions/agencies that will use the 2026 GATE score in their recruitment will be informed in due course.

New optional section

In addition to the existing seven sectional papers in the optional section of the Engineering Sciences paper, the subject of Energy Science has also been newly included as the eighth sectional paper.

Two papers can appear.

A person can appear for up to two papers. One of the 30 papers will be the primary paper. Along with each primary paper, the subject specified in the information brochure can be selected as the second paper from the remaining 29 papers.

You can choose the paper of the subject according to your qualifying degree and appear for the exam. However, you can decide which paper/papers to appear for, considering the program you want to join, the qualifications required for it, etc.

Application/GATE Registration

The application can be submitted from August 28 to September 28 through the ‘Application Portal’ link at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. After that, applications can be submitted till October 9 by paying a late fee. Women, Scheduled Castes/PWD candidates have to pay an application fee of Rs. 1000 per paper. For others, it is Rs. 2000 per paper. During the extended application period, the application fee is Rs. 1500 and Rs. 2500 per paper, respectively. The fee can be paid through debit/​credit card, net banking, or UPI. For details check here: gate2026.iitg.ac.in.    

Test Paper Subjects

A total of 30 subjects are studied. Subjects: Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Architecture and Planning, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Chemistry, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering, Ecology and Evolution, Geomatics Engineering, Geology and Geophysics, Instrumentation Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Physics, Production and Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Textile Engineering and Fiber Science, Engineering Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Life Sciences.

Academic Qualification

Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities graduates, who are in their third year or higher of their undergraduate degree program, can apply for GATE.

The eligible programmes/degrees are as follows: BE/BTech/BPharm/BArch, BSc (Research)/BS, PharmD, MBBS/BDS/BVSc, MSc/MA/MCA/equivalent, Integrated ME/MTech (Post BSc), Integrated ME/MTech/MPharm or Dual Degree (Post Diploma/10+2), BSc/BA/BCom. Candidates with qualifications like Integrated MSc/ Integrated BS/MS, BSc (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry), who have completed these courses and are studying in the specified year, can apply.

Candidates with equivalent qualifications from professional bodies recognized by the Ministry of Education/AICTE/UGC/UPSC as equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch/BPlanning are also eligible to apply.

Professional bodies conducting examinations in various engineering fields include: Institution of Engineers (India), Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers, Aeronautical Society of India, Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (including Polymer and Environmental Group), Indian Institute of Metals, and Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers.

Candidates with degrees higher than the mentioned degree programmes, those pursuing them, BA/BSc/BCom degree holders seeking admission to Master's programmes in IITs, IISc, NITs, and other CFITs are also eligible to apply. There are no age limits or chance conditions.

Is Content Writing Dead? Why 2025 Might Be the Breaking Point

Is content writing still worth it in 2025? Discover the harsh truths about writing careers, the impact of AI, and how to survive as a writer in a world that wants you to quit.*

The Harsh Reality: Writing Isn’t What It Used to Be

Your relatives ask when you are getting a “real job.”

Your friends scroll past your heartfelt articles to watch 15-second reels.

Your bank account suggests you would make more money collecting aluminum cans.

And on LinkedIn? Writers are everywhere,  applying relentlessly, fighting for underpaid gigs that vanish overnight. The demand for quality writing has never been lower, yet the competition has never been higher.

The world’s message is simple: Quit now, while you still can.

The System is Stacked Against Writers

Everything about modern life is designed to kill deep, meaningful, creative work.

• AI Content Flood: ChatGPT and other AI tools churn out articles in seconds.
• Attention Spans: TikTok influencers land book deals while serious writers go unnoticed.
• Content Overload: Millions of posts are published daily, but only a few get noticed.

Readers are not short of content, but they are short of  TIME. And that’s the problem.

The Hidden Struggles of a Content Writer

Let us be brutally honest: content writing can destroy you.

I Loved Writing… Until it started destroying me. I started with passion. I believed talent and hard work would pay off. I filled notebooks, blogs, and journals, fueled by love for words. People told me I had a gift.

But passion does not pay bills.

The Workload: Writing is not just writing. It’s endless research, editing, and revisions.

• The Pay: Most gigs barely cover basic expenses. Clients want “quality” but define it as cheap, fast, and disposable.
• The Loneliness: Writing is solitary. Your victories are silent; your failures, loud.

And now, with AI content everywhere, writers are treated as replaceable.

A Reality Check for Aspiring Writers

If you are young and chasing writing purely out of passion, pause.

Make writing your art, not your survival plan. Build a stable career first, then write on your terms. Passion without support is a trap. It feels noble, but it will drain you until there’s nothing left.

The Last Word

So, is writing worth it? Only if you define what “worth it” means to you.

The world may want you to quit because your voice threatens conformity. But don’t let that voice cost you your life. Protect your mental health, value your time, and know when to walk away.

Your words matter, but so do you.

Why Most Writers Are Quitting in 2025

Honestly, I can see why so many writers are walking away this year. We step into this field with big dreams,  thinking that talent and passion will somehow be enough. But the reality? It is brutal. You are expected to be everywhere at once: posting on multiple platforms, chasing clients, marketing yourself non-stop. It is exhausting.

The constant pressure to create, promote, and stay visible drains you faster than you would imagine. Add to that the sting of rejection, the silence when nobody engages with your work, and the fear of being torn apart by criticism!  It wears you down. And let us not overlook the financial aspect. Freelance writing often pays late, pays little, or does not pay at all.

Now, AI is flooding the internet with instant content and algorithms that bury genuine voices under trending nonsense. Building an audience or a stable income takes far more time and energy than anyone warns you about. Eventually, the excitement fades, and what’s left is frustration and burnout.

I don’t blame anyone who decides to quit. Some days, I wonder if I should, too.

Call-to-Action:

Are you a writer struggling to survive in today’s content-saturated world? Share your story in the comments. Let us start a conversation about what it really takes to keep writing in 2025.

Read More: Content Writing: The Passion That Destroys Your Life

India’s Biggest Private Scholarship Is Back! Are You Among the 5100

Synopsis: Reliance Foundation has opened applications for its 2025-26 scholarships. 5,000 first-year UG students can receive up to Rs. 2 lakh each, and 100 first-year PG students in fields like engineering, technology, energy, and life sciences can receive up to Rs. 6 lakh. The program, India’s largest private scholarship, offers merit-based selection plus mentorship, leadership and skills training, and opportunities in social development. Applications close on October 4, 2025. The initiative follows Nita Ambani’s 2022 pledge to support 50,000 students over 10 years. Since then, 5,000 UG and 100 PG awards have been granted annually, including 226 recipients from Kerala in 2024.

From Merit to Mentors: The Hidden Perks of the Reliance Scholarship

The Reliance Foundation's famous scholarship scheme has invited applications for the academic year 2025-26. This year too, scholarships will be given to 5100 best undergraduate and postgraduate students of the country. 5000 undergraduate students will get a scholarship of Rs 2 lakh, and 100 postgraduate students will get a scholarship of Rs 6 lakh. The last date for submitting applications is October 4, 2025.

This is the largest private scholarship scheme in the country. In 2024, 226 students from Kerala were eligible for the scholarship. Under the Reliance Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme, 5,000 undergraduate students will get a grant of up to Rs 2 lakh. The selection will be completely based on merit. The scholarship is open to first-year undergraduate (UG) students. The Reliance Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship will be awarded to 100 postgraduate students in selected fields such as engineering, technology, energy, and life sciences. The students will be provided with full support and a stipend.

The Postgraduate Scholarship aims to nurture students who think big, green, and digitally for society and become future leaders. The PG scholarship is worth Rs 6 lakh, and Reliance Foundation will also provide full support to the students to engage in research that contributes to national development and global progress.

Only first-year undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The selected students will also get mentorship from experts, leadership and skill development training, and opportunities to participate in social development.

In December 2022, on the occasion of Dhirubhai Ambani's 90th birth anniversary, Nita Ambani, founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, announced that she would provide scholarships to 50,000 students over the next 10 years as part of her commitment to empowering youth. The scholarship is being provided as part of that. Since then, scholarships have been provided to 5,000 undergraduate students and 100 postgraduate students every year.

National KMCC Career-First Fair to Connect Job Seekers with UAE Schools

Synopsis: The Career-First Job Fair, organized by the National KMCC, will take place in Dubai on September 13, 2025, offering hundreds of job opportunities across various roles in UAE schools, including teaching and non-teaching positions. Applications are open online till August 31, 2025.

750 Education Jobs Announced as UAE Prepares for Career-First Fair in Dubai 

Dubai is set to host one of the largest education-focused recruitment events of the year, with   750 job vacancies announced across various roles in schools throughout the UAE. The National KMCC Conferences & Seminars Organizing Co., L.L.C. will conduct its flagship Career-First Job Fair on September 13, providing a significant platform for both academic and non-academic job seekers.

The event will bring together representatives from leading educational institutions across multiple emirates, allowing candidates to engage directly with recruiters and decision-makers.

Wide Range of Opportunities 

The Career-First fair is not limited to teaching positions alone. Openings include:

* Teachers

* Store In-Charge

* Drivers

* Receptionists

* Cashiers

* Bus Monitors

* Maintenance Staff

This broad scope makes the fair accessible to individuals seeking careers in diverse roles within the education sector, from classroom professionals to essential support staff.

 Application Details 

Interested candidates must submit their applications online via the official form provided by the organizers. The deadline for submissions is August 31, 2025. Shortlisted candidates will receive invitations to attend the job fair in Dubai, where they can meet school authorities, participate in discussions, and explore potential job offers on-site.

According to National KMCC officials, the initiative is being supported by five key groups working within the UAE’s education sector, reinforcing the event’s credibility and outreach.

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The exact locations of the job fair will be announced closer to the event date.

 

NEET UG 2025: MBBS Allotment Opens Up to Rank 21,190 - Did You Make It?

Synopsis: The MCC has released NEET UG 2025 first-round allotment results for MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing under the All India Quota. MBBS seats were allotted up to rank 21,190 in the Open Category, with AIIMS New Delhi and Maulana Azad Medical College among the top picks. In Kerala, the final MBBS allotment rank closed at 6,126. Candidates must secure their admission by August 22.

NEET UG 2025 Counselling: Last Date for MBBS Admissions: August 22

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has conducted the first round of allotment based on NEET UG 2025 rank up to 21,190. Those with rank got allotment of MBBS in 15 per cent All India Quota seats in Government Medical Colleges in the Open Category (Unreserved/General). In the first round in 2024, allotment was given to those with a rank up to 19,603 in this category. BDS All India Quota All India Level Final Open Category Rank 38,223 (36972 in 2024)

Out of the first 100 rank holders, 64 got allotment in AIIMS, New Delhi. 14 people chose Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi. Eight got JIPMER, Puducherry. Delhi Vardhman Mahavir- 7, AIIMS Jodhpur- 2, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, AIIMS Rajkot, Govt. MC Surat, Seth GS MC Mumbai, Govt. Med. College Chandigarh- 1 each. MBBS in Thiruvananthapuram Medical College. The highest rank accepted in allotment is 213. Kozhikode Medical College is 309.

National Level Final Ranks (MBBS-Open- Domicile Free Seat)

• All India Level Final Open Category Allotment in All India Institute of Medical Sciences (20 seats) got NEET UG Rank -3597.

• Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER-Two Centres) -2633

• Banaras Hindu University (Institute of Medical Sciences) -1165

• Aligarh Muslim University (Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College) -3971

Open Category National Final Ranks for BDS

• Banaras Hindu University (Institute of Medical Sciences-Dental)-28,956

• Aligarh Muslim University (Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Dental College)-34,585

• Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-32,346

• Candidates with ranks up to 79,963 for B.Sc Nursing got allotment in the Open/UR category

Some other institutions (Outside Kerala), First Round, MBBS Final Open/UR Rank

• AIIMS New Delhi-48

• Maulana Azad, New Delhi-103

• Vardhman Mahavir-132

• ABVIMS-215

• JIPMER Puthussery-258

• University College, Delhi-559

• Lady Hardinge, New Delhi-1128

• Madras MC Chennai-695

• Stanley MC Chennai-1258

• Bengaluru Medical College-1338

• Govt. Kilpauk MC Chennai-1758

• Madurai MC-2543

• Mysore MC and Research Inst.-3087

• Govt. MC Omandurar, Chennai -3171

• Coimbatore MC -3237

• Chengalpet MC -3814

• Thanjavur MC-4073

• Govt. Vellore MC-4451

• Govt. MC & ESIC Coimbatore -5119

• Govt. Mohan Kumaramangalam MC Salem -5228

• Karnataka In. of Me. Say. Hubli -5413

• Govt. MC Tirunelveli -5527

• ESIC, Chennai -6075

• KAPVMC Tiruchirappalli-6379

• Theni Govt. MC-6539

• Kanyakumari Govt. MC-7186

• Tiruvallur-7347

• Thoothukudi MC-7663

• Belgaum In. of Me. Say. -7756

• GVMC Villupuram-8176

• Perundurai-8412

• Dharmapuri-8508

• Tiruppur-8914

• Hassan In. of Me. Say. -8923

• Nilgiris-9136

• Karur-9450

The various categories of institutions included in the MBBS/BDS/B.Sc. Nursing allotment and the final rank in various categories of All India Open (Domicile Free) seats in them are given in Table 1.

Final ranks in deemed universities

MBBS has been allotted up to 7,34,672 ranks and BDS up to 9,88,990 ranks (deemed/paid seats)

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi-MBBS final allotment rank-2,33,349; Amrita School of Dentistry-BDS- 3,86,750

In Kerala:

264 MBBS seats in 12 government medical colleges and 46 BDS seats in six government dental colleges in Kerala were involved in the process.

In Kerala, in the UR/Open category, MBBS- final allotment rank is 6126. BDS.- 30,556.

The NEET UG 2025 ranks of the last allotment in various departments in the first allotment in colleges in Kerala are given in Table 2 (MBBS) and Table 3 (BDS) by category.

A total of 26,608 candidates have been allotted in the first round.

Those who have been allotted should appear at the institution by August 22 and take admission.

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